connecting my PC

[mr. piper]

how or what with, do i connect my PC to operate items in my house, lights, curtains, stereo, etc. to make as though i am in without buying lots of 24h timers, when i go back in hospital?

[stevie21]

I'd go for something along these lines:
http://tinyurl.com/6df34

[Oneeyedvic]

Or you could try this....

 

http://www.letsautomate.com/index.cfm?&Nav=X10&